The report was based on singer Ian Brown and John Squire recently meeting again for what is believed to be the first time since the split. Now Mani has said that reports of a band reunion are false.

Speaking to NME, the bassist said: “I’m disgusted that my personal grief has been invaded and hijacked by these nonsensical stories”, referring to the fact that Brown and Squire met up at his mother’s funeral.

He added: “Two old friends meeting up after 15 years to pay their respects to my mother does not constitute the reformation of The Stone Roses. Please fuck off and leave it alone. It isn’t true and isn’t happening.”

The band released two albums in their career. Brown has pursued a solo career since, while Squire moved into painting after forming The Seahorses and releasing solo material. Mani currently plays in Primal Scream.